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Marshfield To Pursue Legal Action Against MBTA Communities Act
Marshfield Town Counsel Robert Galvin and Select Board Chair Lynne Fidler speak with WATD's Christine James about a lawsuit regarding the MBTA Communities Zoning Act. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hade7vUhamE
Creed Previews Trump Congressional Address
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready a preview of President Donald Trump's Tuesday Night Address To A Joint Session Of Congress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3dWVAUQJJo
Over 100 In Marshfield Rally Against Trump and Musk
Over 100 gathered in front of Dandelion Park in Marshfield to protest the policies of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. WATD's Tom Gorman was there. https://youtu.be/jq-v6aay2SU
TIC Presents ‘Gunsmoke’
The Talking Information Center Radio Theater presented its version of the popular television show, Gunsmoke. WATD's Tom Gorman reports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pykTsy6Bjs
Plymouth: Cruise Ship Visits To Increase
In Plymouth, what began as a trial run of three cruise ship visits to Plymouth in the summer of 2023 increased the next summer to twenty-four visits, part of a one year agreement and the Town then worked with American Cruise lines to develop a contract. Article 8...
Fernandes Gives Legislative Update
State Senator Dylan Fernandes speaks with WATD's Christine James about legislation dealing with topics such as Holtec, hospital closings, and the environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbUIlsO0_QA
Police Arrest Duxbury Man Following Police Chase
A Duxbury man is facing charges after a police chase. Duxbury Police say that at around 5 p.m. Tuesday they saw a Toyota Celica driving on Parks St. with an expired inspection sticker. It was also determined that the owner had a suspended license due to an “immediate...
Norwell Trash Pickup To Resume On Friday
Norwell residents who didn’t get their trash picked up on Thursday will have it picked up on Friday. Town officials say that the Waste Management Trash vehicle experienced a breakdown during the last 2 hours of its route and trash that was not picked up Thursday will...
Discussing High Energy Bills: State Rep. Michelle Badger Joins The South Shore’s Morning News
It has been a topic on the forefront of a lot of Massachusetts' residents minds lately... energy bills being an exorbitant cost this winter. It has been reported that some energy bills are over $1000! The cost isn't necessarily attributed to JUST the energy...
TIC To Air Production Of ‘Gunsmoke’
Jacqueline Porro, Executive Director of the Talking Information Center, speaks with WATD's Christine James about their production of "Gunsmoke" which will air Thursday night at 7 p.m. https://youtu.be/55w66AW04U8 For more information go to the Talking Information...
Rep. Xiarhos Discusses Proposed Health Facility Closures
Rep. Steven Xiarhos speaks with WATD's Christine James about the proposed closures of the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton and the Pocasset Mental Health Center on Cape Cod. You can listen to the full interview by clicking here.
Plymouth Board Of Health Bans The Use Of Styrofoam Takeout Containers
In Plymouth, joining more than 60 other communities in the Commonwealth, there will be a ban on the use of polystyrene or Styrofoam takeout containers, by food service establishments, but it will not go into effect until next year. This, the result of the vote of...
The Destruction Remains: Southern California Wildfire Aftermath
WATD Contributor David Cedrone Gives the Latest on the Aftermath of the Southern California Wildfires Pictures from the Palisades section of Los Angeles Reporting from Pacific Palisades where the wild fires destroyed so many homes. This all started back on January...
Anthony Sammarco Book Looks At History of Christmas Tree Shops
Anthony Sammarco speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his book, "The Christmas Tree Shops: Don't You Just Love a Bargain?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndIELqe7LbU
Rep. Ayers Discusses New Drone Laws
State Rep. Bruce Ayers speaks with WATD's Christine James about new state laws that regulate drones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIW8AO_wFfI
Brockton Mayor Discusses Homelessness, Healey Visit, Flag Raisings
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Christine James about how they're helping the city's homeless population deal with frigid temperatures, a recent visit by Governor Maura Healey, and two upcoming flag raisings....
Duxbury Officials Discuss Upcoming Override Vote
Duxbury Fire Chief Robert Reardon, Police Chief Chief Michael A. Carbone, School Superintendent Dr. Danielle E. Klingaman and Select Board Member Fernando Guitart speak with WATD’s Christine James about why they want voters to support the upcoming override vote....
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